Woman trying to stop bear hunters unleashes dog, and an attack ensued, VT officials say

[Dial H For Hero]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-trying-stop-bear-hunters-234912687.html

Two women were trying to stop bear hunters before one unleashed a German shepherd – and an attack ensued, according to Vermont wildlife officials.

The loose dog attacked one of the hunters’ leashed hounds, causing injuries that needed veterinary care, officials said.

After an investigation of “hunter harassment,” Donna Babic and Betty Eastman “were found guilty of interfering” with the three hunters on Nov. 22, the state’s Fish & Wildlife Department announced in a Dec. 14 news release.

“I would ask that Vermonters respect one another’s constitutional right to hunt,” Col. Jason Batchelder, Fish and Wildlife’s chief game warden, said in a statement.

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[Throck]

1. Hunting is not protected by the Constitution.

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2. Section 67, Vermont Constitution:

https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/constitution-of-the-state-of-vermont/

§ 67. [HUNTING; FOWLING AND FISHING]
The inhabitants of this State shall have liberty in seasonable times, to hunt and fowl on the lands they hold, and on other lands not inclosed, and in like manner to fish in all boatable and other waters (not private property) under proper regulations, to be made and provided by the General Assembly.

[Throck]

7. Great, the right to arm bears.

[Dial H For Hero]

3. Um...your point? The women were letting the air out of the hunter's tires, and then set their dog

on them. The hunt in question was perfectly legal.

[PTWB]

16. That isn't true.

23 states have 'right to hunt' enshrined in their State Constitutions.

[MontanaFarmer]

4. I seriously don't get this.

Why can folks not let each other alone when laws are being followed? The folks hunting bears here were doing so legally. Attacking someone in this way isn't a great way to rally people to your cause, id think.

[Dial H For Hero]

6. Some people seem to be largely ruled by emotion, resulting in irrational decisions.

[Kingofalldems]

11. Hmmm, where have I heard that 'ruled by emotion' phrase before?

[Dial H For Hero]

18. Likely the 1943 cartoon on the subject by Walt Disney.

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[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. Protecting bears by hurting dogs? Classy.

[MontanaFarmer]

8. Right? And black bears

have exploded in population all across the country in places where they've no natural competition or predators. They are fascinating beasts, very adaptable, but can become a major nuisance if they get too populous in areas with a human presence. Hunting is the only tool these wildlife agencies have to keep populations regulated, short of just culling bears.

[NickB79]

9. Hunter should have shot the German Shepherd on the spot

He showed more restraint than I would have.

[DenaliDemocrat]

13. Agreed. I was goose hunting once and walking

Out I was charged by a Dalmatian. I stuck the 12 gauge in his face and he stayed there baring his teeth while I held the gun on him. The breathless and irresponsible owner came up screaming “don’t shoot! Don’t shoot!” He leashed the dog. I give the dog credit that it showed restraint. I’m not getting bitten if I can defend myself.

[SYFROYH]

10. In my experience GSDs are not hostile to other dogs...

…unless they were trained to be that way.

[DenaliDemocrat]

15. Most GSD are a goddamned psychotic mess

Ask your vet their opinion. There are some VERY well bred GSDs, but far too many backyard bred bundles of nerves.

[Kingofalldems]

12. Meanwhile republicans tried for a coup and are still trying.

[Dial H For Hero]

19. Danger, Will Robinson!

[Doremus]

14. Women should have brought a boombox and played it on highest volume.

It's their constitutional right to enjoy the outdoors by playing music as much as it is the hunters' rights to hunt, or try to. lol

Leave the doggo at home and take a nice outing to the woods everyday during hunting season with the noisemaker of your choice is my recommendation.

[Zeitghost]

17. That would be a crime

In Vermont.